Trying to Conceive? Fertility Labs Every Couple Should Know Before Pregnancy
Functional Medicine For Moms | First-Time Parents Navigating... by Dr. Kelly Moline, PharmD & Landon Moline
Episode notes
In this episode of Functional Medicine for Moms, we’re talking about fertility labs worth knowing before trying to conceive and why fertility is often a reflection of overall health. I walk through affordable lab testing options that can help identify imbalances before pregnancy so you can better support conception, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall health.
We discuss:
- Why blood sugar and metabolic health matter for fertility
- Important thyroid labs beyond just TSH
- Nutrient testing including vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, and iron
- Cholesterol, liver health, and inflammation markers
- Day 3 hormone testing and AMH
- Why semen analysis matters for male fertility too
- Functional medicine testing vs. foundational labs
- How optimal fertility ranges differ from sta ...
Keywords
fertilitytrying to conceivefertility labspreparing for pregnancy